The old-school hot rod was born in the aftermath of World War II from the union of powerful engines and lightweight bodies of obsolete machines. And it is in this context that this 1948 Singer Roadster might be best… more»
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Mopar Power: 1937 Plymouth P4 Rat-Rod
In the pantheon of pre-war cars, Plymouth is frequently left out of the hot-rod mix as Ford and Chevrolet take up most of the room in that arena. A lot has to do with sheer production numbers but it’s… more»
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Hot Rod Project: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Traditional project builds have many attractions for some enthusiasts, especially when the project in question is an old-school hot rod. That is what is on offer with this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. It is a vehicle where the build… more»
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Hemi Powered: 1933 Dodge 5-Window Coupe
The owner of this 1933 Dodge 5-Window Coupe refers to it as a restomod, but this is a seriously tough old-school hot rod for my money. It presents beautifully, but its appearance doesn’t offer many clues about what sort… more»
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A Pickup And A Dog: 1930 Model A Truck
I’m sure the little guy behind the wheel caught your eye as he did mine! Of course, for me that might have something to do with “Happy”, my daughter’s Cairn Terrier that is laying on my feet as I… more»
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Old School Hot-Rod: 1946 Ford Flathead Coupe
Having covered many post-war Ford coupes in the past, I can clearly state that this example is probably the nicest yet to surface. It’s old-school all the way and a tribute to how hot rodding was many years ago…. more»
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30 Years Owned 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
This was not Henry Ford’s first Model A. His initial naming system was alphabetical in nature, with cars going all the way up to the venerable Model T that made Ford Ford. The Model A, designed as a new… more»
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427 Powered Rat Fink: 1931 Ford Hot Rod
There are a handful of names that are considered the “Godfathers” of hot rodding. They include Barris, Winfield, Hines, Edelbrock, Petersen, and of course Ed Roth. Roth’s art continues to remain popular today and one of his most iconic… more»
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Stored for 30 Years! 1934 Chevrolet Master Project
The Chevrolet Master was introduced in 1933 to replace the outgoing Master Eagle as the more expensive model in Chevrolet’s lineup. I suppose a modern equivalent might be an Impala…something more upmarket without crossing the border into the more… more»
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Hot Rod Potential: 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe
Ford introduced its De Luxe marque in 1938 in response to General Motors’ plethora of varying luxury levels, and Chrysler’s Dodge, De Soto, Plymouth, and Chrysler. This expanded the Ford nameplates to include Ford, De Luxe Ford, Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr,… more»
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California Gold: 1957 Chevrolet Gasser
Building a custom car is an endeavor in hubris. The factory had an army of designers and engineers that designed our pride and joy to be stylish and reliable. Improving it to fit our vision is fraught with perils…. more»
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454/4-Speed Hot Rod: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Two-Lane Blacktop redux? That’s what I thought the moment that I spied this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hot rod. It has it all going on with its primer gray finish, straight front axle, and big-block power. There are only… more»
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Old School Cool: 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe
If you feel like capturing the look and feel of a less complicated era, this 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe is a car that deserves a closer look. This is an old-school hot rod that is ready to be driven… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Shooting brakes are among the most fascinating body styles. Combining the impracticality of a coupe with the utility of a station wagon seems like a contradiction, but the Chevrolet Nomad is a great example of how this strange body… more»
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Deluxe Hot Rod: 1932 Ford Roadster
The ad for this beautiful 1932 Ford Roadster claims it features original sheet metal, grille shell, hood, headlights, dash, and firewall! With all the reproduction parts out for these cars, hopefully, some provenance of the history is included with… more»
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Barn Find! 1956 Chevrolet 210 Delray Club Coupe
With 19 models in the Chevrolet line-up for 1956, it’s no wonder people get them confused. This car’s seller properly identified it as a 210 with the Delray package. The 1956 Chevrolet 210 Delray Club Coupe in Valley, Alabama… more»
